Rafiki, the wise and eccentric character from Disney’s *The Lion King*, is a mandrill. Mandrills are known for their colorful faces and rears, which are more pronounced in males. Rafiki’s role as a shaman and advisor to the lion pride highlights his wisdom and spiritual connection, traits that are often associated with mandrills in various cultural contexts. Despite being a mandrill, Rafiki’s character is sometimes mistakenly thought to be a baboon due to his long tail and similar appearance. However, his distinctive facial markings and behavior clearly identify him as a mandrill.
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